Real Estate Sales

Aaron R. Melville

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(SS#4866)

LEGAL/MEDIATION EXPERIENCE

Aaron Melville, Attorney at Law 2009-Present (St. Johnsbury, VT & Salt Lake City, UT)

• Completed 40 hours of Basic Mediation training from Utah Dispute Resolution in June 2013.

• Utah State Court Qualified Mediator

• Contracted by the Vermont Defender General’s office to provide representation for indigent clients in juvenile abuse and neglect, criminal

and family proceedings in 4 counties. Litigated all aspects juvenile proceedings including custody hearings, planning hearings, and termination of

parental rights hearings. Also litigated all aspects of adult criminal defense.

• Provided training to Vermont Attorneys entitled “Working with the Family Representation Project”; Office of the Defender General 2012

Green Mountain Juvenile and Criminal Defense Institute, June 4, 2012.

• Practice areas: civil, civil rights, corporate, education law, employment, estate planning, export controls, international, and real estate.

• Participated in many mediations sessions as both mediator and litigator.

• Vermont Business Magazine Rising Star Award, Fall 2010.

Ray Quinney & Nebeker, Contract Attorney Contract Attorney, 2013-present (Salt Lake City)

• Provide electronic discovery and litigation support services using a variety of discovery tools.

• Perform research, analysis and corrective actions for major real estate and banking transactions.

Deborah Bucknam and Associates, Associate, 2007-2009 (St. Johnsbury, VT)

• Provide representation for indigent clients in juvenile abuse and neglect, criminal and family proceedings. Litigated all aspects juvenile

proceedings including custody hearings, planning hearings, and termination of parental rights hearings.

• Conducted real estate transactions including title inspections, reports, and closing document preparation.

• Practice areas: export controls, real estate, civil, civil rights, employment, estate planning, international, corporate, and education law.

Tyco Fire and Security, Legal Intern, 9/2004-12/2004 (Boca Raton, FL)

• Conducted research, drafted documents, participated in negotiations, and assisted in the development of company policies.

Vermont Department of Labor and Industry, Law Clerk, 5/2004-8/2004 (Montpelier, VT)

• Drafted opinions and legal decisions on difficult and unprecedented workers’ compensation issues. Performed legislative study on

apportionment. Conducted research on areas of Landlord/Tenant, Federal OSHA and VOSHA.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Champlain College, Adjunct Professor, 1/2007-12/2012 (Burlington, VT and Montreal, QC)

• Taught undergraduate Import/Export courses

Lyndon State College, Adjunct Professor, 9/2010-12/2011 (Lyndonville VT)

• Taught the following undergraduate courses: Introduction to Business, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Business Law II.

Kent’s Soda, LLC, Co-founder, 6/2011-12/2012 (St. Johnsbury, VT)

• Managed food start-up company, including product development, marketing materials, public relations and sales.

Concepts NREC, Senior Contracts Specialist, 10/2006-7/2007 (Wilder, VT)

• Assisted marketing team and senior management to negotiate and draft all contract terms and conditions. Coordinated business contract

review and compliance of contract terms with internal stakeholders such as quality, shipping, and purchasing.

• Revised company export compliance policy and provide training to company officials, ensured compliance with any federal ITAR and

EAR requirements. Maintain constant contact with outside counsel and consultants to ensure compliance with government regulations and

contractual obligations.

Timken Aerospace, Prin. Contracts Admin. Analyst, 8/2005-10/2006 (Lebanon, NH)

• Assisted marketing team and senior management to negotiate and draft all contract terms and conditions. Coordinated business contract

review and compliance of contract terms with internal stakeholders such as quality, shipping, and purchasing.

• Served as “Empowered Official” for a $200 million a year business under the ITAR. Managed and ensured compliance with the ITAR,

EAR, Customs and OFAC regulations. Obtained necessary export licenses when appropriate.

EDUCATION

Westminster College (Salt Lake City, UT) Master of Business Administration, 2005; Bachelor of Arts, International Business, 2002

Vermont Law School (South Royalton, VT) Juris Doctor 2005

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Past board member to the following organizations: Northeast Kingdom Youth Services, Upper Valley United Way, Integrative Therapy

Institute, AVA Gallery & Art Center,

• Export Legal Assistance Network- Vermont Coordinator

• Vermont International Trade Alliance- Group Member

• State of Vermont Natural Gas and Oil Resources Board- Appointed Member

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Spanish Fluency, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), database searches, research, international trade, gardening, fishing, writing,

business development, economic development, teaching, start-ups, public service, politics.

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